Best Specialty Oboe Reed Brands- 2003
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by Kathy Sheinhouse
Great Handmade Oboe Reed brands never to be found on Amazon.
#1 Magic Reed Professional Oboe Reeds
Handmade from scratch-Beefy, full bodied reeds with a dark, complex tone. Their beef gives players more to blow against- essential for playing oboe at a professional level. Four professional models.
#2 Avignon Professional Oboe Reeds
Handmade from scratch-premium cane with higher densities - M-MH strength range. These are sophisticated reeds with tonal complexity and focus. Four professional models.
#3 Moon River Professional Oboe Reeds
Handmade from scratch using medium strength cane on a 46 mm pro staple. Nuanced scraping. Perfect for players who need a reed with a pitch just above A440.
#4 First Chair Student To Pro Oboe Reeds
All purpose oboe reeds, handmade from scratch and 100% hand scraped. Natural cork and easy glide staple options. Warm, free blowing reeds with moderate apertures (reed opening).
#5 Reed Monkey Student To Pro Oboe Reeds
Handmade from scratch with hybrid scrape promoting warmth, extra structural consistency and extra tip definition. Choice of natural cork or easy glide staple. These are great reeds that benefit from streamlined construction.
#6 Grasshopper Beginner Oboe Reeds
Great starter reeds that helps to restrain the sound while learning the mechanics of playing.Dedicated To Your Extraordinary Musical Life!
